# Taxi from South Station to Harvard Square (Cambridge)

A taxi from South Station to Harvard Square (Cambridge) costs about $17.80, day or night (5.6 mi, about 20 min). From the official Boston taxi tariff in force since 31 October 2026, checked 31 October 2026.

Worked out from the Boston tariff in force from 31 October 2026. Status: Verified. 5.6 mi, about 20 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) and John F. Kennedy Street. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | $17.80 | $17.80–$21.40 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | $17.80 | $17.80–$21.40 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | $17.80 | $17.80–$21.40 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | $17.80 | $17.80–$21.40 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Meter rate, includes the first 0.142857 mi: $2.60 ([source](https://police.boston.gov/taxi-rates/))
- Meter rate: 5.60 mi: $15.67 ([source](https://police.boston.gov/taxi-rates/))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −$0.40 ([source](https://police.boston.gov/taxi-rates/))
- Meter steps of 0.40 (completed steps only): −$0.07 ([source](https://police.boston.gov/taxi-rates/))
- Total, typical traffic: $17.80

> Tolls are added to the fare: $2.75 from Boston proper to the North Shore as well as to Logan. There's no toll from Boston proper to East Boston (other than Logan).

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: South Station.** Boston's main station, for Amtrak to New York, commuter rail and the Red and Silver Lines, with the bus terminal next door.
- **Drop-off: Harvard Square (Cambridge).** The square at the gates of Harvard University in Cambridge, across the Charles River. Boston taxis take you there on the meter.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from South Station to Harvard Square (Cambridge)?

About $17.80 on a weekday in the daytime, $17.80 to $21.40 depending on traffic, for 5.6 mi (about 20 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: $2.60 to start, then $2.80 per mile.

### Which surcharges apply?

None on a weekday in the daytime.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

No, it comes to about $17.80 at any time.

## More trips

- [Logan Airport (BOS) to Harvard Square (Cambridge)](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/logan-to-harvard-square/index.md)
- [South Station to Back Bay Station](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/south-station-to-back-bay/index.md)
- [South Station to Kendall Square (MIT, Cambridge)](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/south-station-to-kendall-square/index.md)
- [South Station to Longwood Medical Area](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/south-station-to-longwood/index.md)
- [Logan Airport (BOS) to South Station](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/logan-to-south-station/index.md)
- [North Station (TD Garden) to Longwood Medical Area](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/north-station-to-longwood/index.md)
- [North Station (TD Garden) to Fenway Park](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/north-station-to-fenway-park/index.md)
- [Back Bay Station to Fenway Park](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/back-bay-to-fenway-park/index.md)
- [Back Bay Station to Massachusetts General Hospital](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/back-bay-to-mgh/index.md)
- [Park Street (Boston Common) to Seaport (ICA)](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/park-street-to-seaport/index.md)
- [Faneuil Hall to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/faneuil-hall-to-bcec/index.md)
- [Flynn Cruiseport Boston to Park Street (Boston Common)](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/cruiseport-to-park-street/index.md)
- [Seaport (ICA) to Kendall Square (MIT, Cambridge)](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/seaport-to-kendall-square/index.md)
- [Logan Airport (BOS) to Park Street (Boston Common)](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/logan-to-park-street/index.md)
- [Logan Airport (BOS) to Back Bay Station](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/logan-to-back-bay/index.md)
- [Logan Airport (BOS) to Faneuil Hall](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/logan-to-faneuil-hall/index.md)

The full tariff: [Boston taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/us/boston/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from South Station to Harvard Square (Cambridge), TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/us/boston/south-station-to-harvard-square/ (checked 31 October 2026)